Posted inStudies Recruiting
Are you an early childhood educator working with an Autistic child?
We would like to know what parents/caregivers and educators of Autistic children think about the best ways to support their wellbeing...
Ideas, Insights and Exchange: Recapping Our 2026 Research Showcase
Held online for the first time, the event made it possible for people across Australia and beyond to participate in conversations about research, inclusion and evidence-informed practice.
Presentation: Improving Supervision for Neurodivergent Graduate Researchers
This presentation will share how Universal Design for Learning and participatory-research principles are guiding the co-design and development of an institution-wide neurodiversity-affirming training package to better support neurodivergent graduate researchers.
Building A More Confident, Neuro-affirming Practice
A stronger understanding of autism can enrich every psychologist’s practice. The Working With Autistic Clients (WWAC) course provides practical knowledge and skills to build your confidence and strengthen your clinical practice...
Posted inAcademic Autistic Adults Family wellbeing
Staff Spotlight: Dr Mel Heyworth
Dr Mel Heyworth has recently joined the Centre as Deputy Director (Community & Co-Design) of the Australian Autism Knowledge Hub. Her work is grounded in a strong interest in Autistic wellbeing and flourishing...
Supporting Autistic parents at Woi-wurrung-yagila-wulumperi, Whittlesea Early Parenting Centre
Supporting families means recognising that every parent brings their own strengths, needs and ways of experiencing the world. For practitioners at Woi-wurrung-yagila-wulumperi, Whittlesea Early Parenting Centre (WEPC)...
Lived experience is often dismissed – but we should recognise it as a form of expertise
Republished from The Conversation. Research, professional training and technical knowledge continue to sit at the top of institutional hierarchies. Lived experience may be listened to, but it is rarely granted the same level of authority...
Podcast: Autism insights & the invisible demands of school life
Professor Dawn Adams appeared on the 'School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham' podcast speaking about the invisible demands of school life.
Our annual Research Showcase moves online to connect more people with autism research
The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) is taking its annual Research Showcase online in 2026, making it easier than ever for Autistic people, their families, researchers, practitioners, educators, and…
Posted inAutism and gender Autistic Adults Employment
Bill Richdale Senior PhD Research Grant awarded to support neuroqueering workplace research
Myfan’s PhD project, Neuroqueering the Australian Workplace, will investigate how workplace cultures can better support Autistic and ADHD adults by centring lived experience, psychological safety and diverse ways of knowing.